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Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bohnam and John Paul Jones

Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bohnam and John Paul Jones. Led Zeppelin. Alex SHowdra. Robert Plant. Lead Vocals and Harmonica. Jimmy Page. Guitars He looks very stoned…. John Bohnam. Drummer R.I.P. John Paul Jones. Bassist and keyboardist. Introduction.

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Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bohnam and John Paul Jones

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  1. Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bohnamand John Paul Jones Led Zeppelin Alex SHowdra

  2. Robert Plant Lead Vocals and Harmonica

  3. Jimmy Page Guitars He looks very stoned….

  4. John Bohnam DrummerR.I.P.

  5. John Paul Jones Bassist and keyboardist

  6. Introduction • Led Zeppelin was an English rock band that was formed in 1968 by Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bohnamand John Paul Jones. • Due to their heavy, guitar-driven sound, Led Zeppelin can be classified as one of the first Heavy Metal bands. • Nowadays, I would classify “Zep” as more of a hard rock band due to the huge difference in sound from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and metal music in our decade.

  7. The Differences Led Zeppelin – The Ocean Iron Maiden – The Trooper

  8. When did Led Zeppelin Climb the Stairway to Heaven? • Led Zeppelin was active for about 12 years up until the tragic death of drummer, John Bohnam on September 25, 1980. • However, in 1985, 1988, 1995 and 2007 Led Zeppelin performed several reunion concerts. • They reached their peak popularity between 1971-1977 being referred to as “the biggest band in the world”.

  9. What ever happened to Led Zeppelin? • Today, Led Zeppelin does not have a very strong influence compared to when they were in their heyday. • Typically, only other musicians will “get their Led out”. • Most fans of Led Zeppelin nowadays are older and would have been teenagers at the time of their popularity.

  10. Writing Style • Typically, Led Zeppelin would write incorporating their blues and folk roots. • However, other genre’s were incorporated into their music that gave them their distinct, unique sound. • These genre’s include: rockabilly, reggae, soul, funk, classical, Celtic, Psychedelic, Indian, Arabic, pop, Latin and country.

  11. Different Styles Blues Influence Folk Influence • “Since I’ve Been Lovin’ You” • “Over the Hills and Far Away”

  12. Different Styles Reggae Influence Latin Influence • “D’yerMak’er” • “Fool in the Rain”

  13. Different Styles Arabic Influence Funk Influence • “Kashmir” • “Trampled Under Foot”

  14. Different Styles Psychedelic Rockabilly Influence • “Dazed and Confused” • “Hot Dog”

  15. Elements of Music - Timbre • Typically, Led Zeppelin’s songs would consist of a guitar, bass guitar, drum kit and vocals. • However, sometimes Jimmy Page or John Bonham would have a solo piece. • Many other songs would also include a keyboard performance by John Paul Jones.

  16. Elements of Music - Form • Led Zeppelin’s song structure’s are just to diverse to list. • Typically, they would follow a standard 12-bar blues progression but other songs have complicated rhythms and many different time signatures.

  17. Elements of Music - Dynamics • Zep has it all, whether you’re looking for a soft easy listening piece or a kick-butt song that just makes you want to “get up and groove”. • They’re just so diverse!

  18. Elements of Music - Melody • Typically Robert Plant and Jimmy Page both create their melodies from the pentatonic scale. • This comes from their heavily blues based background.

  19. Elements of Music - Harmony • Most Led Zeppelin songs will follow a 12-bar blues chord progression. • Jimmy will also implement a lot of his acoustic playing into his work. (I personally think he is a much better acoustic player than electric.) • His acoustic work typically follows that of folk origins.

  20. Elements of Music - Rhythm • John Bohnam incorporated many different rhythm styles in his writing. • He was an excellent drummer and was very original.

  21. Elements of Music - Texture • Most often, homophony and/or polyphony was used in Zeppelin’s songs. • Very rarely would you hear a monophonic melody in one of their songs.

  22. What makes Led Zeppelin so special? • Led Zeppelin has to be the most musically diverse band I’ve ever listened to. • Their amazing musicianship and ridiculous ability to write incredible songs is just stupefying. • Continuing to influence the musicians of today, I think Led Zeppelin will still be listened to for decades to come.

  23. Interesting Facts • During their live performances, Led Zeppelin does extensive amounts of improvising. A random 20 minute guitar solo is not unheard of at a Zeppelin concert. • As a matter of fact, when performed live, the song “Dazed and Confused” has an additional 10 minutes tacked on to it’s time stamp because Jimmy Page decides to play around with a violin bow on his guitar.

  24. Interesting Facts • The appearance of the four symbols on their fourth album has been linked to Page’s interest in the Occult.

  25. Interesting Facts • During the song “Moby Dick”, John Bonham will throw away his drum sticks and play using his hands to give a very interesting sound.

  26. The End Alex Showdra

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